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January 4, 11, 18, & 25 and February 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Learn the basics of playing guitar and discover how enjoyable it is to play as part of a supportive group! You will learn guitar tuning, basic chords, strumming patterns, keeping time, and a few easy songs. This class requires
January 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm This class offers novice knitters a weekly opportunity to learn a new craft or brush up on a skill they may have set aside – it’s an open forum for beginner and intermediate knitters to develop and refine their skills. Students will learn the
January 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Express yourself through clay and have lots of fun! Learn the basics of hand building and wheel-thrown projects. Teaching Artist Michael’s thorough teaching is set within the context of just having fun! No experience necessary. All supplies included. Please enter through the
January 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Explore your creativity with a monthly sketchbook prompt: a creative challenge for rough sketches or finished works! Engage your creative side in the mediums of your choice by receiving a creative drawing prompt and having the opportunity to share how you met the challenge. You’ll leave with a
January 10 - March 14 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are welcome
January 11 from 10:00 - 11:30 am January 18 from 10:00 - 11:30 am January 25 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students build their art vocabulary through a fun exploration of a different art technique each week. Using pencil, paper, and watercolor, students will create original works based on
January 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oil pastels are fun and easy to use! Draw along with Teaching Artist Keyla and create a mountain sunset scene. This class is beginner-friendly. Students will explore several techniques using oil pastels and leave class with a finished landscape. All supplies included. Please enter through the 5th Street
SOLD OUT January 12 & 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Students and Teaching Artist Ryan will come together in this poetry workshop to read, write, and share poetry. Beginner/intermediate level. Poetry reading/writing, collaborative writing, and working with writing prompts will be our focus. The class is a laid back setting for creating connections and
January 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Making block prints is simple, fun, and very rewarding! We will carve creative images on linoleum blocks, then print them onto a set of greeting cards or a framable piece. Participants take their block home and can continue printing the unique image on cards or stationery for years
January 14 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn how to use familiar and new herbs to heal from within and gain confidence about your personal health! Teaching Artist Mary will share information about plant medicine knowledge and teach students how to make their own tinctures and infused oils. Other topics: medicinal properties of plants,
January 14 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm In this class children will have fun learning about themselves and others through art! Topics will include self-portraits that help children understand that everyone is similar yet different and that differences can be beautiful. Arts experiences are essential for development and growth in self expression. Teaching Artist Cambree
January 17 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create a beautiful, double-sided ocean drum! It’s filled with glass beads that mimic the sound of the ocean when played with peaceful intent. Teaching Artist Darcy leads you through all the steps to make a drum with a maple hoop and double-sided hide. Note: this class uses real
January 20 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Meghan in the ACE galleries for monthly storytime! Children will listen to Meghan read, then gather downstairs in Studio A to do an art-making activity related to the story. Kids will leave with new friendships, art skills, and a new-found or renewed curiosity about books and
January 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm What home apothecary is complete without herbal options? This class explores how to identify and use common plants to combat hormonal challenges. Learn what familiar and new herbs can be helpful for cramps/PMS, progesterone/estrogen balancing, anxiety, and menstruation regulation. You will leave class feeling empowered to pursue your
January 21 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Children will paint and decorate rocks by using stencils and acrylic paint. Teaching Artist Cambree keeps the activity fun and relaxed while at the same time encouraging children to learn about color, form, and the beauty of nature. All supplies provided. Please enter through the 5th Street
January 21 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Once a month, join your fellow fiber and jewelry artists at Art Center East to brainstorm ideas, have an open discussion, or work on your creations for ACE’s upcoming 7th Annual Fiber Arts & Jewelry Exhibit Living Rural: Poetry in Fiber (February 3 - March 25, 2023).
SOLD OUT January 21 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Making your own bath bombs is a fun, creative activity that is part chemistry, part art! In this class, students will learn about bath bomb ingredients, regulations, safe usage rates of fragrances, and techniques and they will create colorful donut-shaped bath bombs using a basic recipe.
January 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Interested in crystal grids? Don’t know what they are? Enroll in this into. class to learn about the meanings of crystals, their uses and shape differences, and gain the confidence to work with crystals daily. This class is a hands-on experience for students to learn about two different
SOLD OUT January 25 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive workshop is designed for writers of all backgrounds. Students will
January 27 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This fun outdoor class at Pete's Pond is for preschoolers and their caregivers to connect with nature and friends, engage in hands-on earth science projects, and create nature-based art. Class begins with songs and parachute time, followed by reading the story Winter Dance, creating clay dens and snake
January 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint a portrait in the style of Picasso using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Corrina and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a no-pressure environment. At the end of the evening, you’ll take
January 28 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Support your favorite nonprofit organization by learning to write a grant! Participants will learn how to gather information typical to writing grant proposals, put together a project description and budget, produce need and rationale language that tugs at funders’ heart strings, and locate appropriate Oregon grant makers.
SOLD OUT January 28 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join this class to learn about embroidery and the beautiful world of fiber art! You’ll learn and explore introductory embroidery skills to create your own designs. Teaching Artist Sabryna will teach you the basic stitches necessary to bring your artistic designs to life and you’ll
January 28 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Enjoy the crisp winter air and learn art/culinary skills at the same time in this fun pop-up class at Pete’s Pond in La Grande! Teaching Artists Meghan and Amanda teach students to create hibernating bears out of clay and seeds, build a den, brew pine-needle tea, make snake
SOLD OUT January 28 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm An easy to follow introduction to embroidery and the beautiful world of fiber art. Students will learn and explore introductory embroidery
February 1 from 10:00 - 11:30 am February 15 from 10:00 - 11:30 am February 22 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students build their art vocabulary through a fun exploration of a different art technique each week. Using pencil, paper, and watercolor, students will create original works based on
February 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm This class offers novice knitters a weekly opportunity to learn a new craft or brush up on a skill
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Registration cancellations & transfers must be made through Art Center East at (541) 624-2800 48 hours or more before the class start time. We cannot issue refunds or transfers for cancellations received after the 48-hour cutoff. Exceptions will be considered for medical or family emergencies. ACE will honor a refund, minus a $10 administration fee when the cancellation is made 48 hours or more before class start date. When a class is canceled due to low enrollment, we will issue a refund for all registration fees. ACE will contact you in the event of a cancellation. Face coverings will be required in accordance with statewide regulations current at the time.
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Monday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: Noon - 4PM
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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541-624-2800
